The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned public works maintenance program.
Principles of supervision, selection, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.
Principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in landscape maintenance.
Operation and maintenance of equipment and tools used.
Safe work methods and safety practices.
Tree palate and inventory, scheduling of seasonal planting and pruning, tree risk assessment, tree care practices.
Proper use and control of pesticides.
Use of irrigation systems and methods of pest control.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
Coordinate and direct assigned public works programs.
Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Schedule and coordinate personnel and equipment.
Maintain an effective safety program.
Coordinate activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
Conduct studies of assigned operations.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Assist in the development of equipment standards and specifications.
Analyze administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and make creative recommendations.
Plan, estimate, coordinate, schedule and evaluate the work staff completing a variety of work including compliance with appropriate codes and standards.
Read and interpret plans, maps, specifications, and manuals.
Operate and maintain relevant equipment and tools
Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
Inspect work of contractors.
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Learn and apply new information and skills.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course
work in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry entomology, plant pathology or a related
field. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
Experience:
Five years of experience in the maintenance and management of parks, landscaped
areas, street tree and shrubs maintenance and management including one year of
administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a Certified ISA Arborist license.
Possession of a Pest Control Advisor and Qualified Applicator license is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials, moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; in all outside weather conditions, exposure to traffic and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, including work in and around construction sites. Occasional weekend or evening work.
Physical: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, with or without mechanized assistance.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.